The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

EU-US negotiations ‘likely’ – Simon Harris

Ireland’s deputy premier met with US commerce secretary Howard Lutnick in Washington DC on Wednesday.

Evening Standard · Apr 10, 2025

Vietnam Says It Will Start Trade Talks With United States

Vietnam and the United States agreed to start negotiations on a reciprocal trade agreement, Hanoi said on Thursday, hours after Washington delayed imposing an enormous tariff on the Southeast Asian manufacturing powerhouse.

International Business Times · Apr 10, 2025

Argentina Braces For 24-hour Strike As It Awaits News On IMF Loan

Argentina is bracing for fresh austerity protests Wednesday, with a 24-hour general strike slated to start at midnight against President Javier Milei, who remains focused on Washington and a new IMF loan.

International Business Times · Apr 9, 2025

World bracing for market turmoil after US hits China with 104% tariffs in midnight ultimatum

China vows to ‘fight to the end’ in trade war, accusing Trump of ‘blackmail’ and ‘economic bullying’

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

Army adjusts tracker policy and flight training following January collision with passenger jet

The Army has made changes to how its helicopters use a safety system that broadcasts aircraft location and has reduced the number of flights over Washington following a collision with a passenger jet that killed 67 people

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

US official reaffirms Washington's commitment to peace in East Africa during Rwanda visit

A senior adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump has reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to peace and stability in East Africa during a visit to Rwanda and urged for a resolution to the insurgency in neighboring Congo

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2025

A growing trade war? Trump says China ‘wants to make a deal’

Top US trade official suggests Beijing has not sought talks with Washington as deadline for additional tariffs looms.

Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2025

Are Iran and the US having ‘direct’ talks on the nuclear file?

Iran’s foreign minister confirms indirect talks with the US via Oman, questions sincerity of Washington’s approach.

Al Jazeera · Apr 8, 2025

Lunar Quilts capture crafters, astronaut's take on return to the moon

The future of lunar exploration never looked more colorful, or so square. "The Next Giant Leap," a pair of moon-themed quilts, debuted at the Kennedy Center's Earth to Space festival in Washington.

Space · Apr 8, 2025

How Trump tariffs could push Vietnam into the arms of China

The move has sent shock waves through a region of US strategic importance that had respected Trump as tough on Beijing

The Guardian - UK · Apr 8, 2025